There's a lot he can read into that but, and he's trying very hard not to do so. To just take the words at face value.

He has to fight down a flare of indignation amidst the awful fucking sinking feeling. Not enough, he hasn't been enough, he's never been fucking enough for anyone, has he? No, shut up, that's not helpful. Be proactive.

"What do you need me to do?"